The Count of Monte Cristo

Gr 7 Up—Edmond Dantes is extremely lucky in his professional and personal life until several men who each have reasons for wanting to get rid of him have him imprisoned for many years. Edmond eventually escapes, finds the fortune that has been hidden by a fellow prisoner, reinvents himself as the Count of Monte Cristo, and develops an elaborate plan for revenge. This adaptation of Dumas's classic story of a wronged man seeking vengeance deftly streamlines the tale while staying faithful to the source material. The manga format makes this narrative more accessible for younger readers, condensing and simplifying the complicated plot. Poon's dramatic and expressive illustrations enhance the text. An explanation of how the original novel was adapted to manga format, a character relationship guide, and Poon's character designs and sketches are also included.